Erasmusparkbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on the Elckerlijcstraat sits in a quiet pocket of Amsterdam-West, where the streets are lined with pre-war brick buildings and plane trees. At 48 m² it's compact but well-proportioned, with an energy label D, typical for a home of this era. The asking price of €489,500 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €529,927, and there are currently 41 apartments in Amsterdam on the market.
The neighbourhood Erasmusparkbuurt-West is a predominantly rental neighbourhood with a young, urban population, most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. One resident who has lived here for over 15 years describes it as a "decent neighbourhood", noting that the only downside is the number of homes bought up by landlords and sublet at high prices. The area is densely built (over 8,500 addresses per km²) and feels very much like inner-city Amsterdam, with the Erasmuspark itself just a couple of streets away.
For daily shopping, a Dirk is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Enderun Hisar Amsterdam and Tijl Uilenspiegelschool. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you'd expect from the capital, but the immediate neighbourhood has a village-like feel, bakeries, a restaurant and a library are all within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Makelaarsland and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Elckerlijcstraat 40-2, Amsterdam
Very good · 1 resident
I've lived here for over 15 years and it's always been nice (except for that one idiot living above me, but oh well). The only downside is the number of homes bought up by landlords and then sublet at too high a price.
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About Elckerlijcstraat 40-2, Amsterdam
The asking price is below the neighbourhood average of €529,927 and close to the median of €469,000. Given the 48 m² floor area, the price per m² works out at about €10,198, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €8,508 per m², so you're paying a premium for the location and the pre-war character.
Erasmusparkbuurt-West is a dense, urban area with a young population, over half the residents are between 25 and 45. It's a mix of rental and owner-occupied homes, with almost no family-sized houses. The one resident review calls it a 'decent neighbourhood' and mentions that the Erasmuspark is nearby. Crime figures are moderate for a city centre area.
The nearest train station is 2.9 km away, so it's not within walking distance for a daily commute. You'd likely cycle or take a bus to reach Amsterdam Sloterdijk or Amsterdam Centraal.
A Dirk supermarket is just 100 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 220 metres. For primary education, Enderun Hisar Amsterdam (100 m) and Tijl Uilenspiegelschool (125 m) are both very close. There are also several other primary schools within a kilometre.
Label D is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has some insulation but is not as efficient as modern builds. Heating costs will be moderate, expect higher bills than a label A home, but not extreme. The neighbourhood has 51.9% of homes with label D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
There are currently 41 apartments for sale in Erasmusparkbuurt-West, with prices ranging from €375,000 to €950,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 23 days, which suggests a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Erasmusparkbuurt-West
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